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Directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, this punchy short features James Toback recounting a bizarre, years-long rivalry sparked by a drunken argument with Norman Mailer over bourbon versus Scotch—an ego duel that escalates from boozy barbs to a tense Jets–Browns stare-down and a few jabs to the gut. A brisk, first-person tale of bravado, celebrity circles, and the fine line between literary legend and street-corner scuffle.
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Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident
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How long is Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident?
Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident has a runtime of 6m ( and 6 minutes).
Who directed Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident?
Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident was directed by Josh Safdie and released in 2016.
What genre is Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident?
Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident is a Documentary, Animation film (2016).
Who stars in Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident?
The cast of Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident includes James Toback, Michael Chaiken, Hailey Benton Gates, Larry Sloman, Jacob Perlin.
